cartoons and comics

In 1777, on a cold and stormy night in the New York Colony, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington makes a dangerous and difficult ride to warn the local militiamen that the British Army is looting and burning nearby Danbury, Connecticut.

Contains comic stories in which Chester the Crab shares stories of four heroes in American history, including Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and John Henry.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and inventions and innovations of Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events surrounding the American Civil War.

In graphic novel format, tells the life story of dynamic heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who gained fame for his boxing skills, political views, and humanitarian efforts.

The story of Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1943, sparked the struggle for civil rights in the United States.

Describes the history of car racing and the different types of auto racing, provides advice on becoming a race cardriver, and relates, in graphic form, the experiences of three drivers.

Describes, in graphic comic format, how Frank Zamboni created the ice-resurfacing machine and its effects on all ice-based sports.

A brief biography of Babe Ruth, written in graphic novel format, that describes his childhood, marriage, and success as a baseball player.

Presents, in graphic novel format, the life and accomplishments of Steve Jobs, co-founder of the Apple Computer Company.